All Features articles – Page 293
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FeaturesHow to negotiate a pay rise
Tips on fighting for a better pay rise and fight back the tears if you’re given a paltry one
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FeaturesPassing competency-based interviews
How your skills match the requirements of the role will determine the likelihood of you securing the job
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FeaturesSwitching jobs from QS to legal
The legal profession is one of the few still prospering, which is why so many QSs are clamouring to enter it. But how easy is it to make the switch?
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FeaturesWrite the perfect cover letter
This is the most important document – take your time, don’t lie and proof read
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FeaturesSell yourself with your CV
Keeping your CV up-to-date is one of the best ways to be prepared for a career opportunity
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FeaturesTackling job interview questions
Preparing for a job interview can be nerve wracking, so that it why it is important that you put in the time and effort to prepare
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FeaturesFirst Impressions: Institute of Molecular Science
Two architecture students give their verdict on the Lyons Architects Melbourne building
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FeaturesMy working day: Hill president David Richter
The Hill president and COO travels the world to meet clients and discuss business over a game of golf, or a steak and martini
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FeaturesBrettstapel envelope: The natural choice
Getting planning permission to build a house in the stunning Scottish Borders requires a sensitive design, which is why architect Gaia specified a wooden Brettstapel envelope for this project
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FeaturesTop of the class: Passivhaus school design
A primary school in Exeter won’t win any architectural awards, but is earning gold stars in zero-carbon and Passivhaus design. Thomas Lane swots up on how to deliver a low-energy building on a budget
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FeaturesReconstructing Japan: Construction opportunities
British firms are vying for a chance to be involved in the 23 trillion yen rebuilding of disaster-hit Japan, but with such capable local contractors, the trick is knowing where to offer expertise. Building reports
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FeaturesRichard Vining: True grit
Shepherd Construction boss Richard Vining reckons the industry’s in for its hardest year yet. But instead of panicking, the straight-talking chief exec is on a mission to turn the firm from York into a national player
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FeaturesWill the planning reforms work?
The National Planning Policy Framework is firmly in the limelight after renewed pressure from campaigners. So will the government stick to the policy and how will it work in practice? Joey Gardiner leads a debate
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FeaturesMorgan Sindall bags £115m Chester development
Regeneration scheme will see creation of new business district next to railway station
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FeaturesInternational costs 2011
Things may be tough in the UK economy and construction industry, but how do we compare to other countries? Paul Moore of EC Harris looks at when recovery can be expected, and where
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FeaturesBig contractors and SMEs: It’s his pond now
Big contractors are hungry and have moved into waters normally the preserve of SMEs. What’s more, they’ve got no plans to leave, even when the more prestigious projects come back. Clients are delighted, but small firms could see yet more of their work gobbled up
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FeaturesTony Lenehan: New directions
Styles & Wood has had a tough few years, taking huge hits as the retail fit-out market nose-dived. Building finds out how new boss Tony Lenehan plans to turn things round - and why you could be seeing more of the northern-based firm in London
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FeaturesPost occupancy: Is your green makeover really so green?
Do low energy buildings really deliver results? Last month, Thomas Lane found two new-build offices that failed to live up to all their green credentials. Here, he reveals if two refurbished offices performed any better
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FeaturesShow RCA 2011: Architecture
Three students from the Royal College of Art graduate show explain their future visions
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FeaturesBIM: The inside story
In recent weeks we’ve heard all about BIM - its advantages, the sharing principle, the downfalls,the training needed and the cost, but what does it all actually mean? Thomas Lane follows one BIMed-up project from beginning to end